Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Pierre Engvall signs extension (2 years, $1.25M AAV)

[MMC]

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[Nizdizzle]

Good deal. Engvall has been a big surprise this year.

 

[MisterT]

Good signing. His development allows the Leafs to explore trading other middle-6 forwards to address the black hole of defensive RH dmen.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Big fan of this. Can't go wrong with this really, this is 4th liner money. He is on pace for 15 goals and 30 points playing bottom 6 for the Leafs. Big boy, has been an impact player in key moments several times this year.

This is a quality depth piece for us.

 

[Dekes For Days]

Great signing. Quality depth player with valuable skills and versatility.

 

[Funk21]

Would have liked to see this at 1 Million personally but I can't complain.

 

[hockeyguru]

he's been in a long point scoring slump since he picked up his last point

 

[justafan22]

Wonder if AJ gets moved..

 

[Kamiccolo]

Would have liked to see this at 1 Million personally but I can't complain.

I mean, he has shown he has tools to be an effective middle 6 winger. When we had injuries, he slid up to the top 6 and produced at a much higher rate (sample size and yes, he did have JT) but it shows that there is potential there.

This is low enough that a cap strapped team like the Leafs can afford him on the 4th line, while having the potential to be really good value if they move out Johnsson and put him in the top 6.

Oh, and he has also played half his games at center so he gives more depth there too. I don't see any way this is high based on what he has shown so far.

 

[BeLeafing]

There is literally nothing to complain about with this contract.

 

[backburner]

overpaid, look at the Labanc signing

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Really great deal. A reliable and versatile 3rd/4th line player who can fill in in the top 6.

Leafs have not managed the cap so well with the top of their lineup but, outside of Marner/Tavares/Matthews (who are all legit superstars), they've done quite well at signing all their guys to reasonable contracts. From Rielly, Andersen & Nylander to Johnsson, Hymen & Kapanen to Spezza, Engvall & Holl. While the top guys haven't taken sacrifices, all the guys below them, thus far, have taken deals that allow those larger deals to work (to some extent).

 

[HoBOonFiRE]

Now give mikheyev something similar and trade one of Kappy, Johnsson or Kerfoot for some D help with term

 

[Liferleafer]

overpaid, look at the Labanc signing

It's basically nickels more than max ELC money...can a guy like Engvall really be overpaid at 1.25?

 

[Kelly]

overpaid, look at the Labanc signing

This is a joke yea?

Can never be too sure with this site.

Great signing btw.

 

[Paris in Flames]

overpaid, look at the Labanc signing

Just because Lebanc is dumb and took well below value for god knows why, doesn't mean this is a bad contract.

 

[Liferleafer]

Just because Lebanc is dumb and took well below value for god knows why, doesn't mean this is a bad contract.

Lablanc also signed for one year....i am willing to bet that over 2 years (including Lablanc's 1 year 1 million) Lablanc is going to cost more than 2.5 million in total.

 

[BlueBaron]

Wonder if AJ gets moved..

One of AJ or Kappy is probably gone by the deadline.

 

[Boondock]

Now give mikheyev something similar and trade one of Kappy, Johnsson or Kerfoot for some D help with term

It's just that easy - D with term - there are options, but I don't see it being as easy as that.

 

[Schenn]

A hundred grand for every inch of his neck.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

The only negative here is it's only 2 years

 

[Liferleafer]

The only negative here is it's only 2 years

Not really a negative...he would want more if signed longer, this buys Dubas time to dance around the cap.

 

[I am Canadian]

Kerfoot replacement

Hyman - Matthews - Marner

Mikheyev - Tavares - Nylander

Korshkov - Engvall - Kapanen***************************

Agostino - Spezza - GOAT

 

[hamzarocks]

Kerfoot replacement

Hyman - Matthews - Marner

Mikheyev - Tavares - Nylander

Korshkov - Engvall - Nylander

Agostino - Spezza - GOAT

Nylanders been good.. but not good enough to play on both the 2nd and 3rd line in a game

 

[ToDavid]

Kerfoot replacement

Hyman - Matthews - Marner

Mikheyev - Tavares - Nylander

Korshkov - Engvall - Nylander

Agostino - Spezza - GOAT

I would keep Kerfoot given his flexibility at W and C and I'm not sure Korshkov will be ready next season (although he has looked good in the A). Always a good idea to keep as many guys who can play C as possible.

Although Robertson is a bit of a wildcard, he could be ready next season and can't go to the AHL. If he is then Maybe Kerfoot goes just to make room for him.